HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 7, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Very cool Ivana. My father was from Austria. We have visited there many times. Excellent! Where are your roots exactly? (In Austria?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted December 7, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I think it would be great to visit Medel Headquarters. I remember a post by someone that they actually were able to meet the technician who made their processor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 7, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Lol I meant visit the Medel headquarters Ivana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 7, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Lol I meant visit the Medel headquarters IvanaPardon me Adam - but I just couldn't resist :DYou mean the one in Innsbrück? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 7, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I think it would be great to visit Medel Headquarters. I remember a post by someone that they actually were able to meet the technician who made their processor. Well, I am not sure about a CI's but I have met mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 7, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Yep in Innsbruck I saw a video where an American couple traveled there and got to meet the person who made her CI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 7, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 My father was from Voralberg. It's the most western part closet to Feldkirch. The town I guess now is called Vandans. It isn't far to Innsbruck. A couple hours maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 7, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I would love to visit the head office as well. Be real cool. What's last interesting for me istheynstarted making the implants the year I was born!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 My father was from Voralberg. It's the most western part closet to Feldkirch. The town I guess now is called Vandans. It isn't far to Innsbruck. A couple hours maybe. Oh... I know that part - it is pretty near to the Swiss and border of the Liechtenstein: very nice part of country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Yep in Innsbruck I saw a video where an American couple traveled there and got to meet the person who made her CI Really?!? Is there a video around? Why don't you put a link at the forum? You neant as the person who assembled that particular CI because the Hochmairs are the inventors in general... Perhaps now some engineers continue their work... This is great story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 8, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Oh... I know that part - it is pretty near to the Swiss and border of the Liechtenstein: very nice part of country yes Ivana. We usually landed in Zurich which was only an hours drive. I have been to Liechtenstein as well. When I was little my aunt was living there. It's funny how small Austria is as it would fit inside lake Ontatrio!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 8, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Med El CEO and co founder won an award this year. The Russ prize. That was a cool article. http://www.presseportal.de/pm/62623/This is the link I found. So they developed the cochlear implant in 1977 the year I was born and they implanted on December 16 of that year. Very cool!!! What to go Med El!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I will try to find the link I don't know if the hochmairs do much of the actual work anymore as I'm sure they have developed a great team under them. My guess is that they spend most of their time at speaking engagements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted December 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 There is also a video from a presentation they gave at Ohio State in February. I watched the presentation streamed live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 8, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Cool. I don't watch videos yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christa Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hey Kara from Canada I am from Canada to. Where about's are you? I heard you say you were an hour north of Toronto? I am 2 hours away from Toronto. Do you deal with London Health science centre? Christa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 8, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 No. I deal with SunnyBrook in Toronto. I'm from Keswick. I think I have said hi to you before. How are you doing in your journey? I just had my second mapping. I am so much happier. I can hear better again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 yes Ivana. We usually landed in Zurich which was only an hours drive. I have been to Liechtenstein as well. When I was little my aunt was living there. It's funny how small Austria is as it would fit inside lake Ontatrio!! So - just few more kilometers on south is Croatia Yes- pretty small... But also pretty - beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Med El CEO and co founder won an award this year. The Russ prize. That was a cool article. http://www.presseportal.de/pm/62623/This is the link I found. So they developed the cochlear implant in 1977 the year I was born and they implanted on December 16 of that year. Very cool!!! What to go Med El!! Yes - I have got a card to write them in honour of that event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 There is also a video from a presentation they gave at Ohio State in February. I watched the presentation streamed live. Yes, Professor Inge hold usually presentations, but going together with Professor Erwin on the conferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Matt Posted December 11, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I'm heading back to Europe next year so I might swing by Innsbruck and meet the team. As usual there would be a motorcycle related reason to go somewhere so I'll also visit the KTM factory! Mmmmmm, now just have to organise sponsorship from Med El and KTM for a round the world ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 11, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Now you're talkin MATT Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted December 11, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Well Matt - if you come into Europe, we definitely have to see each other finally. Innsbruck for me is like going to coffee. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted December 11, 2015 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Wish I was there. The mountains call to me occasionally!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted December 11, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I say if MEdel doesn't plan a MEDEL "reunion" we should create our own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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